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Reynoldsville man injured after motorcycle rear-ended

Friday, November 12 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA – A Reynoldsville man was injured after a car rear-ended him when he slowed down on his motorcycle. 47-year-old Kevin Koppenhaver from Reynoldsville had been riding his Yamaha motorcycle on Airport Road in Bell Township on Nov. 9. He said he had slowed... Read More.

Gov. Wolf, First Lady thank vets on Veterans Day

Friday, November 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf recognized Pennsylvania’s more than 800,000 veterans and their families, whose service can never be fully repaid, on Veterans Day. “We owe an inexpressible debt to Pennsylvania’s distinguished veterans and their families, they are the strength of our nation and... Read More.

State court strikes down school mask mandate, Gov. Wolf appeals

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The battle continues on masking in Pennsylvania schools, with a state court striking down the mask mandate on Wednesday, saying that the PA acting health secretary did not have the authority to issue the mandate. However, within hours of that court decision,... Read More.

Veterans Day programs and closures for today

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Please take a moment on Veterans Day to honor the people who serve the country we love so much. In DuBois, one of the biggest celebrations will be at the DuBois Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 813 at 114 Fuller Street. A special... Read More.

Brockway continues masking, says goodbye to three board members

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - The Brockway Area School District responded quickly to the Commonwealth Court Judge Christine Fizzano Cannon's ruling that the state's mask mandate is unenforceable. The school board had parents come to its meeting to continue to protest the mask mandate, and the... Read More.

Statewide recount in PA Commonwealth Court between Dumas and Crompton

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The race was too close for the two open seats for the PA Commonwealth Court. There will be a recount between the second- and third-place finishers, Democrat Lori Dumas and Republican Drew Crompton. Dumas is very slightly ahead. If the votes are recounted... Read More.

$3 million support for PA farmer-veterans, services available for agriculture post-service

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – On this Veterans Day, Pennsylvania is highlighting how after veterans come home from their service, some of them are choosing to go into farming and other agricultural fields. Since 2015, Pennsylvania has invested more than $3 million to support the commonwealth's farmer-veterans who... Read More.

Bobette Diner sells lottery ticket worth $1.4 million

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Bobette Motel and Diner sold a lucky lottery ticket worth $1.4 million! It was the top-prize winning ticket for PA Lottery's Fat Wallet game, sold Saturday at the restaurant on Blinker Parkway in DuBois. Because the Bobette sold that winning ticket, the... Read More.

Veterans Day programs this Thursday

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Please take a moment on Veterans Day to honor the people who serve the country we love so much. In DuBois, one of the biggest celebrations will be at the DuBois Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 813 at 114 Fuller Street. A special... Read More.

No USPS mail, driver’s license centers, or banks open on Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT Driver's License Centers and DMVs will be closed this Thursday to observe Veterans Day. The USPS postal system mail also won't be delivered on Thursday. UPS and FedEx will continue doing some pickup and delivery services. Most bank offices will... Read More.